Things I love right now
Okay, So I have been searching for a suit because I'm trying to UPGRADE (as Beyonce' would say) my wardrobe. I haven't worn a suit in years and needed one badly. These two come from Banana Republic and the darker suit is quite pricey...according to MY dwindling bank statements but definitely worth every penny.
I love rocking a classic look with funky jewelry or something unexpected. For me, imagine rocking these suits with an afro puff (as I do) and hoop earrings and some fierce shoes!! I especially love pencil skirts on women with curves (obviously these models need to eat). I'll aspire to find pictures of real women on the streets of Houston who work all kinds of styles but right now I'm all about the classic yet slightly untraditional suit...Can't you just picture a metallic gold clutch with this
!! LOVES IT!
!! LOVES IT!
Side note...I am going to Jill Scott's concert in a few days and have contrived a wonderful outfit in my head. It consists of a gray pinstriped pencil skirt worn with a "wife beater" (isn't that just an awful name for an article of clothing!). Really, it's a ladies white tank top from Target...I love the Mossimo Tanks(pictured above) and how they fit. (The key to a good tank top is to make sure it is a long and lean cut...trust me, you'll thank me)
I am thinking I will rock one of my few designer shoes...correction...my ONLY designer shoes...my red/black Marc Jacobs pumps (pictured above), red bracelets, afro puff, big silver hoops and a red clutch. How does that sound? By the way, don't sleep on TARGET! One day, I'll go to Target and do a "schtick" on how to find pieces there...they are the poor girl's Neiman Marcus:)
Anywho, the outfit for the concert sounds great in my head but we'll see. I wish I had some PLUM heels, clutch and accessories...that would just set it off! I am a big believer in wearing a pop of color with everything. I hate "matchy match" type outfits...Yuck. We'll see about the "concert outfit" though because if my Spanx aren't cooperating, that pencil skirt will NOT be worn! Every woman should own Spanx...They saved my life!
(That should be title of Trina or Missy Elliot's next hit..."SPANX SAVED MY LIFE") If Lil Wayne is considered a lyrical genius rapping about Lolipops, I know the Spanx song would be a hit. Alicia Keys can sing the hook since I know she wears them...did you see her accidentally flash her Spanx at the BET awards a few days ago? If she has access to trainers and chefs and she still believes in a girdle...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD!
Anyway, I digress...you'll find out that I tend to do that quite often:)
Back to the Jill Scott concert...I'll post a picture of the outfit if I wear it. I conjure up ideas all the time in my head but they often only work on other people other than me!
I just recently bought a suit similar to the picture above and must find all ways to rock it! Everything in my closet must have the potential to be repurposed! I don't have money to throw away.
***Side note: A pencil skirt must narrow around the knees in order to be called a PENCIL skirt! Just so you know, I wear a size 12.. so I wouldn't tell you anything that would not flatter the curvy woman's body. Sure, a size 2 is probably an easier palet to work with but curves just makes the difference between a girl and a WOMAN's body...as Raheem Devaughn's song "WOMAN" plays in the background! LOL!
God's Favorite Shoes
First of all, let me clarify the title of my blog! I was really trying to think of a name and of course you have to think of something catchy. Well ultimately, this blog will be mostly about Clothes because I love them. I am broke as Brokeback Mountain but I'm in love with clothes...but I'll get to that later.
I thought for a while and knew that the title of my blog had to be catchy, somewhat witty and relatively short because everyone suffers from A.D.D. and/or a short attention span these days. I have a habit of only buying things that I LOVE...I don't buy shoes that I don't love and that got me to thinking...What if God had a favorite pair of shoes!?!?! What would they look like! If God were allowed to be vain for just 5 minutes, what would he grab out of a burning house!And voila...GOD'S FAVORITE SHOES was born!
This blog is primarily my own brainchild because I love to write and I love fashion...and to be quite honest...my life is a reality show! MTV should follow me around for one day with just an old school handheld camera and I guaran-darn-tee that there would be footage for a whole season. My friends are always telling me that I should write stories because I swear to you... there is always something going on with me and quite honestly...I think I am God's comic relief.
So my ultimate goal is to talk about my favorite things like Oprah but I'm just a younger, poorer...okay....alot poorer version of her...but don't expect any give aways! I can't even give me away these days.
So...in essence, I'll focus on clothes...things I love, things I covet, things I can't have, looks I am trying to achieve but also total randomness about me because trust me, my life orbits in random patterns.
I'll probably talk more about clothes than "fashion" because I'm not a namebrand snob but I do like nice things. I don't own very many namebrand items but the few I do own are worth worshipping!
I will also keep you abreast of my favorite things, favorite quotes and the like...we'll see how far the ride takes us!
(by the way...you will notice alot of these "..." because it's a habit and overall serves a great purpose. Plus, my whole life could be summed with "..." As a matter of fact, my tombstone should just read my Name and '...' because there is totally too much to explain!) Don't say I didn't warn you though:)
I thought for a while and knew that the title of my blog had to be catchy, somewhat witty and relatively short because everyone suffers from A.D.D. and/or a short attention span these days. I have a habit of only buying things that I LOVE...I don't buy shoes that I don't love and that got me to thinking...What if God had a favorite pair of shoes!?!?! What would they look like! If God were allowed to be vain for just 5 minutes, what would he grab out of a burning house!And voila...GOD'S FAVORITE SHOES was born!
This blog is primarily my own brainchild because I love to write and I love fashion...and to be quite honest...my life is a reality show! MTV should follow me around for one day with just an old school handheld camera and I guaran-darn-tee that there would be footage for a whole season. My friends are always telling me that I should write stories because I swear to you... there is always something going on with me and quite honestly...I think I am God's comic relief.
So my ultimate goal is to talk about my favorite things like Oprah but I'm just a younger, poorer...okay....alot poorer version of her...but don't expect any give aways! I can't even give me away these days.
So...in essence, I'll focus on clothes...things I love, things I covet, things I can't have, looks I am trying to achieve but also total randomness about me because trust me, my life orbits in random patterns.
I'll probably talk more about clothes than "fashion" because I'm not a namebrand snob but I do like nice things. I don't own very many namebrand items but the few I do own are worth worshipping!
I will also keep you abreast of my favorite things, favorite quotes and the like...we'll see how far the ride takes us!
(by the way...you will notice alot of these "..." because it's a habit and overall serves a great purpose. Plus, my whole life could be summed with "..." As a matter of fact, my tombstone should just read my Name and '...' because there is totally too much to explain!) Don't say I didn't warn you though:)
The List
So each season (I'm talking fashion season) I create "the list". The list typically consists of my must have items for the Spring or Fall. I scour the fashion magazines and look for the trends then try to figure out how I might incorporate them into my wardrobe. The incorporation typically takes place in the form of accessories (read shoes) but I have been know to pick up the occasional belt, scarf etc... In doing research for this blog I have been visiting many websites daily. This has inevitably led me to spotting items for my Fall 2008 list. I have had shoe tunnel vision as of late and below you will find a couple of my must haves. I will continue to update "the list" as I spot more finds.
That's the start of my list.
What's on yours????
That's the start of my list.
What's on yours????
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